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Ms. Cabrales from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating For My Incoming Class

Help me give my students the flexible seats they deserve to keep young minds focused all day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cabrales's classroom raised $761

This project is fully funded

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My Project

Hello! I need your help and support in getting these flexible seats for my students! I just finished my 1st year as a 3rd grade teacher and throughout the year, I noticed that a few of my students needed more options to sit down other than a regular chair. For my upcoming class, I want to provide those options for them.

Have you ever been in a meeting for more than 7 hours a day on a flat and uncomfortable chair?

Not all students are able to sit comfortable on a chair the whole day. If students are uncomfortable, then their ability to listen and learn fades away. By giving them wobble chairs and wiggle seats, students are able to wobble, spin, rock, and lean. This will help students become more alert and stay focused in class. It will also be a great way to keep your blood flowing throughout the day.

By funding this project, you will give the opportunity to all my students throughout each year to enjoy my classroom setting and allow them to choose their

Ms. Cabrales Hearst Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Kore Antimicrobial Wobble Chair 12" - Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $59.39 4 $237.56
Lakeshore Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Lakeshore Soft Seats - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Medium Hop-Along Ball (18") • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Bouncyband© Wiggle Seat Little Sensory Cushion • Nasco $18.70 2 $37.40

Materials cost

$603.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.74

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$646.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.13

Total project goal

$760.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $760.85

4 Donors

-$367.63

Donations toward project cost

-$334.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.39

match offer

-$367.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$312.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.59

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 $0.00

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